The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1866

At that moment, Arabella kicked at one of the assailants, and then blocked the entrance to the basement with her slender frame, refusing to let them in.

Had they finally trapped themselves?

It seemed like the mastermind behind the scenes wasn't small-time; not only had they used knockout gas, they had also sent henchmen who were quite skilled.

She was suddenly curious about who was pulling the strings.

The group of hitmen exchanged glances before launching another attack on her.

The substantial security team of the Collins family arrived just in time.

"Don't come any closer," Arabella warned her personal guards, "make sure you take those capsules I distributed earlier first."

The team understood instantly that something was off with these hitmen.

Thankfully, Ms. Bella was prepared.

"Also, don't fall for their diversion tactics."

Arabella's words reminded the head of security, who ordered some men to return to their posts while the rest stayed to provide backup.

Sean was the first to arrive, and seeing so many hitmen, he said excitedly, "Caught in the act, huh?!"

Seeing his sister surrounded, he was about to charge in to help.

The head of security quickly held him back, "Ms. Bella instructed us to take these capsules."

Arabella looked at the dozen or so hitmen, feeling that things couldn't be this simple.

Logically, with so many guards at Reflections Villa, the enemy wouldn't just send these few hitmen.

If they weren't after Erik in the basement, what was their real purpose for storming in on what seemed like a suicide mission?

They knew they were up against the Collins family, including Hans, Chasel and Clark.

Suddenly, Arabella remembered something and whispered to Sean, "Sean, they arrived shortly after Ophelia left our place. I don't know if she's safe on the road. Take some men and check on her; make sure she's safe."

By all accounts, Ophelia should have been home by now, but she hadn't sent a single message to check in.

Arabella's reminder made Sean realize that Ophelia might be in danger. He immediately said, "Then take care of yourself. Leave these goons for me to handle when I get back. Don't dirty your hands with their blood."